Water and Dietary Fibre

Water:

-- Makes up 60% of our body mass.

-- Constantly lost from our bodies, even at rest.

-- Lack of water would lead to dehydration. Dehydration may even lead to Heat Stroke, Coma and even Death.

-- Our bodies need bout 2 Litres of water a day:

1. To maintain a constant body temperature.
2. For all chemical reaction that take place in our bodies.
3. To lubricate joints in our bodies.
4. To remove waste products from our bodies.

-- Many foods contain large amount of water.

Dietary Fibre

-- A substance found in food from plants.

-- Cannot be digested by our bodies.

-- Able to abosorb water and increase in bulk.

-- Aids in the removal of waste products from our bodies and prevents Constipation.

-- Mostly found in Fruits, Vegetables, Seeds, Nuts and Wholegrain Cerals.